Reading the coverage: Taylor 16th on all-time rushing list
December, 8, 2008
Dec 8
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Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky
Three wins for the division, a clinched playoff spot and bye for the Titans, and a lot to sort through on the Monday after Week 14 games.
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Houston Texans
- The Texans overcame a lot and proved mentally tough during their win in Green Bay, writes John McClain.
- A record day was tarnished by turnovers, says Dale Robertson.
- Richard Justice thinks the Texans may very well be changing in fundamental ways.
- Kris Brown nailed the 40-yard field goal as time expired, writes McClain.
- Gary Kubiak's two-point gamble paid off, says McClain.
- Matt Schaub gets quarterbacks an "A" in the Chronicle's report card.
- Skill players and offensive linemen were sleeveless even though the temperature was in single digits at Lambeau Field, says Dale Robertson.
Indianapolis Colts
- The Colts needed a laugher and got one with a route of Cincinnati, writes Phil Richards.
- Bob Kravitz's report card runs from "A" to "D-minus."
- Peyton Manning and Dominic Rhodes decline to admit this one was easy, writes Mike Chappell.
- The Colts stuck with two tight ends a lot, which meant only six plays for Anthony Gonzalez, who made the most of them, according to Chappell.
- All was well with a defense that got Bob Sanders back but was missing Gary Brackett, says Phillip B. Wilson.
- Wilson's running blog entry on the game.
- Tom James' game story.
- Keiwan Ratliff can't believe how far the Bengals have fallen, writes James.
- Clark Judge puts Manning's MVP campaign on the list of things he likes.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- The Jaguars lost their fourth straight and look like they've forgotten how to win, says Vito Stellino.
- Maurice Jones-Drew was responsible for a big share of the Jaguars' offense, write Michael C. Wright.
- David Garrard had a passer rating of 7.6 at the half, according to Wright.
- Fred Taylor moved into 16th all-time on the rushing list, passing O.J. Simpson and Corey Dillon, says Wright.
- Gene Frenette says the Jaguars were painful to watch.
- Frenette's report card includes a "D" for coaching.
- This can't end soon enough, says Cole Pepper.
Tennessee Titans
- The Titans accomplished the first of their goals, winning the division, says Jim Wyatt.
- Tennessee undid three turnovers with some big plays, writes Gary Estwick.
- Chris Johnson joined Earl Campbell and Eddie George as the franchise's 1,000-yard rookies backs, according to Estwick.
- David Climer's quick hits on the game.
- Wyatt's report card features three "As."
- Penalties bogged down the Titans. Details in The Tennessean's notebook.
- The Titans clinched the AFC South, writes Terry McCormick.
- LenDale White missed 100 yards because his final carry was a 2-yard loss, says McCormick.
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